R129 tyres

[truck71]

I suspect my car will need new tyres for the MOT, I'd like to fit Conti PC2's for which the best price I can find is £103 each fitted via Blackcircles. Is there anywhere cheaper?

[V12 AMG]

Would be good if we knew what size tyres you're talking about...

[truck71]

A good point sir! 225/55/16, W rated with a 95 load.

[V12 AMG]

http://www.tyreleader.co.uk/car-tyres/continental/...

Or if you don't mind tyres that have sat on the shelf for a little then these are a bargain.

http://www.tyreleader.co.uk/car-tyres/continental/...

[truck71]

Thanks, as you say the second lot are very good value. It depends what the likely degradation over the three years since manufacture has been..

[Motorrad]

I went for Goodyear F1s in the same size.

They're 99 load rated and compared to the 95 rated Kumhos on previously make a massive difference to the handling. The car has been transformed albeit from crappy budget tyres to premium but also the steering damper.

Can't recommend them highly enough.

[V12 AMG]

How have you found the wear on the F1s? I had a set a few years ago and the tread disappeared as quickly as the fuel. Very quiet and lots of grip but I couldn't live with the wear. This was on an E Class.

[Motorrad]

V12 AMG said:

How have you found the wear on the F1s? I had a set a few years ago and the tread disappeared as quickly as the fuel. Very quiet and lots of grip but I couldn't live with the wear. This was on an E Class.

Can only really comment on them on lighter cars- MKV Golf GTi, Audi RS2 and found they were good. I only expect 12-15K miles before changing though.

So far at 2000 miles on the SL I see no signs of wear whatsoever.

Possibly the wear is offset by the price which seems to be some 10-15% cheaper than high performance Continental/Dunlop/Michelins which I'd have have chosen but weren't available in my size.